Biography
Jane Fonda is an American actress who potrayed the role of Alice ‘Hallie’ Martin in The Electric Horseman. She also starred as Viola in the Monster-in-Law comedy film. Some of her other popular films include Book Club, Barbarella, and 80 for Brady.
How old is She? – Age
Fonda is 86 years old as of 2024. She was born on December 21, 1937, in New York, New York, United States, where she also grew up.
How tall is She? – Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall.
Mother, Father, Siblings – Family
Jane was born to parents; Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour in New York, New York, United States. It is known that her mother was a socialite while her father worked as an actor. She experienced her childhood along with her three siblings; Peter Fonda, Amy Fishman, and Frances de Villers Brokaw.
Education
Fonda enrolled at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut, before transferring to the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York. Afterward, she joined The John Thomas Dye School and later graduated from Vassar College.
Is She Married? – Husband
Jane has been married thrice. Initially, she was married to her first husband, Roger Vadim, in 1965 but divorced in 1973. Afterward, she tied the knot to Tom Hayden in 1973 before parting ways in 1990. Lastly, she was married to entrepreneur and television producer Ted Turner. It is known that the couple were officially married in 1991 but separated in 2001.
Children
Fonda is a proud mother to her three children; Vanessa Vadim, Mary Luana Williams, and Troy Garity. She welcomed Vanessa Vadim from her marriage to Roger Vadim. Likewise, she had Troy Garity from her union with Tom Hayden while Mary Luana Williams was adopted in her adolescent age.
Acting Career
Fonda is a vastly recognized actress known for the character of Jane Harper in Fun with Dick and Jane. She was also a cast in They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? where she starred as Gloria Beatty. As a result, she received her first Oscar nomination.
Likewise, she potrayed the role of Gertie Nevels in The Dollmaker for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress. Most noteworthy, she was featured in Grace and Frankie starring the role of Grace and earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
It is also known that she was honored with an Academy Award for playing the character of Bree Daniels in Klute psychological thriller. In addition, she made several appearances in A Doll’s House drama film as Nora Helmer.
Furthermore, she starred the role of Kimberly Wells in The China Syndrome. As a result, she was honored with her second BAFTA Award for Best Actress. She was ranked as the 1970s Hollywood’s most bankable actress by the Motion Picture Herald.
Net Worth
Citing her career, Jane has an estimated net worth of $200 Million.
Movies And TV Shows
- 80 for Brady
- Monster-in-Law
- Klute
- On Golden Pond
- 9 to 5
- Book Club: The Next Chapter
- Moving On
- Our Souls at Night
- Jane Fonda’s Original Workout
- Cat Ballou
- This Is Where I Leave You
- Comes a Horseman
- The Judge
- Georgia Rule
- Barefoot in the Park